Strawberry jam without cooking
Description
There is really no need to boil this strawberry jam; the berries soak up the sweet syrup and keep the wonderful color and aroma of fresh strawberries. Serve at the table or store in the pantry.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Gather fresh strawberries.
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Step 2
2. Select only ripe and healthy berries. Measure out the sugar.
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Step 3
3. Rinse the strawberries and remove the stems.
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Step 4
4. Cut each strawberry into 4 pieces lengthwise.
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Step 5
5. Sprinkle with sugar. Repeat the same for each layer: strawberries first, then sugar.
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Step 6
6. The very last layer is sugar. Leave the strawberries overnight, covered with a lid.
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Step 7
7. In the morning, heat gently, bringing the strawberries to 60°C so the sugar dissolves completely. Turn off the heat. Sterilize the jars.
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Step 8
8. Pour into sterile jars, cover with lids until cooled, then seal tightly and store in the refrigerator.